Let's Unfriend
on Nov 21, 2009 in Facebook Oxford Dictionary Social Networking Twitter friendship social networking unfriend  The Oxford word of the year for 2009 is out.  If you have not already guessed it has something to do with technology, more specifically that most wonderful of additions to our collective social consciousness: Facebook.  The word is "u...

Make Your Boobs Jealous
on Nov 14, 2009 in Exercise Political Correctness Reebok Easy Tone Women ass boobs exercise political correctness sneakers I am not easily offended.  In fact, I think political correctness has been taken a bit too far these days even when it comes to the objectification of women.  Not surprisingly, I have never been accused of being a ball busting feminist. &nb...

30 Rock Must See
on Nov 7, 2009 in 30 Rock ABC Alec Baldwin Modern Family NBC Television The Daily Beast Tina Fey comedy television LIZ: How is this even working? You’re 12 years older than everyone here.JACK: Rich 50 is middle class 38, okay. For those of you who do not watch the television show 30 Rock on NBC, amend your ways.  You really have no excuse. &n...

My Resolution Not To Complain
on Nov 4, 2009 in Revelations complaining complaints kvetch resolutions I treat New Year's resolutions much like flight attendants with a heightened sense of self  importance.  I pay them lip service and then eventually disregard them altogether.  This is why every year I make the same resolution, to be a...

Get Your Game On - Pepsi, Apps, and Men Behaving Badly
on Oct 30, 2009 in IPhone Media Pepsi apps marketing media sexism  I thought I'd round out the week with this video.  This is in fact real and not a joke.  There are just so many things to think about: the media, pop culture, technology, sexism.  I find the entire marketing campaign both comical...

From the Halls of Crap
on Oct 28, 2009 in Decorating Michaels autumn crafting crafts decorating pumpkins I used to welcome each succeeding holiday with enthusiasm and glee.  Well, glee may be overstating it but there was definitely an element of enthusiasm involved.  But, like sands through an hour glass my desire to maintain seasonal decorati...

Everything's Amazing And Nobody's Happy
on Oct 26, 2009 in Conan O'Brien Everything's amazing nobody's happy Idiots Louis CK Television Just thought I'd share this little gem from the comedian Louis CK.  Here he is talking with Conan O'Brien about how we as a society have little appreciation for today's technology and all it has to offer.  My favorite line comes in response...

Multi Tasking, Lifehacking, Outsourcing: Words Not To Live By
on Oct 23, 2009 in IPhone Organization Stepcase Lifehack The 4 Hour Work Week Tim Ferris declutter lifehacking multitasking organization outsourcing time management "Can you hear me?" I say as I move around the kitchen, cell phone in ear, looking to find that magical spot where reception remains clear for more than a nano second. I hear a garbled something from my friend on the other line and decide to hang up a...

I'm Back
on Oct 19, 2009 in Losing It autumn emotional outburst fall rude self control winter I apologize for my absence.  The unseasonably cold weather and snow seems to have thrown me for a loop.  This combined with a complete lack of inspiration in the commentary department has resulted in my week long avoidance of the blog. &nbs...

October Snow Is Just Wrong
on Oct 12, 2009 in Midwest Living October snow Need I say more?  Snow.  The middle of October.  It is actually not quite the middle of October and an accumulation of the frozen powdery substance has covered everything in sight.  Too cold too early: I am not prepared...